Automation
Video: Construction 3D Printing with Robotics, Geopolymer
Alquist 3D is aiming to revolutionize construction and infrastructure with large-format robotic 3D printing using a carbon-neutral material.
WatchSpatter, Surrogate Modeling and More Advanced Manufacturing Research Happening at Carnegie Mellon University: AM Radio #53
In this trip report, we discuss research at the Manufacturing Futures Institute and Next Manufacturing Center, both under CMU’s umbrella, to advance industry with robotics, AI and additive manufacturing.
Listen5 Ways Collaborative Robots and 3D Printing Go Together
Collaborative robots (cobots) are seemingly everywhere — a defining automation technology today. And cobots have a relationship with additive manufacturing that is, well, collaborative. While cobots need custom hardware AM can provide, they are well suited to aid AM production. Here is just some of what we have seen of the interaction between cobots and 3D printing.
Read MoreMassive Dimension Becomes Authorized Integrator for FANUC Robots
Massive Dimension can now integrate FANUC’s robotics technology to enhance its additive manufacturing offerings, enabling more customized solutions tailored to specific customer requirements — from prototyping to full-scale production.
Read MoreCoreTechnologie Optimizes AI-Supported 3D Nesting Software for Higher Efficiency
The new version of the universal 3D printing software 4D_Additive 1.6 features an AI-supported nesting technology, which enables an average 30% increase in efficiency when operating SLS and MJF printers compared to the previous version and other common nesting tools.
Read MoreWürth Additive Group, Raise3D and Henkel Combine Technologies to Streamline Additive Manufacturing
The partnership aims to simplify the complexity of additive manufacturing by providing a user-friendly experience and controlled workflows.
Read MoreVideo: 5" Diameter Navy Artillery Rounds Made Through Robot Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Instead of Forging
Big Metal Additive conceives additive manufacturing production factory making hundreds of Navy projectile housings per day.
WatchVideo: 3D Printed Tooling Eases Cobot Integration
At NPE 2024, Universal Robots and EMI Corporation highlighted how 3D printed end effectors, fixtures and more enable adoption of collaborative robots.
WatchUPM Additive Solutions and Authentise Develop Vendor Managed Inventory Solution for Additive Manufacturing
The Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution for additive manufacturing streamlines inventory management, ensuring that critical materials are always available and minimizing the need for manual intervention.
Read MoreVision Miner Completes Acquisition of AddWise
The acquisition combines Vision Miner’s experience in printing high-temperature performance materials with AddWise’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.
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